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Jimmy Rushing
Born August 26, 1901, Jimmy Rushing was an extremely influential jump blues and
jazz vocalist and musician best known as the featured vocalist in Count Basie’s
Orchestra beginning in 1935 and lasting until 1948. Initially a pianist, he
became a singer in 1924 when the vocalist of the band asked him to duet with
her. Nicknamed ‘Mr. Five by Five’ because of his physical build, his early
forays into singing professionally included stints with Walter Page’s Blue
Devils in 1927, moving on to Bennie Moten’s band in 1929. Moten died in 1935 and
Rushing joined the Count Basie Orchestra t...
Mama Don't Want No Peas 'N' Rice 'N' Coconut OilJimmy Rushing
Mister Five by FiveJimmy Rushing
Rushing Lullabies
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I Never Knew (I Could Love Anyone Like I'm Loving You)Dave Brubeck, Jimmy Rushing and The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Have Twangy Guitar, Will Travel
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You Can Depend on MeCount Basie, Jimmy Rushing and The Count Basie Orchestra
Big Man In A Small Band
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Someday, SweetheartJimmy Rushing
Rushing Lullabies
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There'll Be Some Changes MadeDave Brubeck, Jimmy Rushing and The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Have Twangy Guitar, Will Travel
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